Students will learn technical and communication skills required to be successful in a professional salon work environment. Topics of study include: hair coloring, styling, conditioning and shaping, esthetics, nail care, and massage. Product knowledge, proper application and technical procedures are taught to enhance the personal care of hair, nails, and skin. Students develop and practice their skills during clinic events. Students must accumulate 1,000 hours of instruction in order to be eligible to take the NYS certification exam.
Self-study is the first step in the career and technical education approval process. The self-study review is required for all existing programs and new programs seeking approval. Its purpose is to bring together partners to review the CTE program, propose relevant modifications, and evaluate the degree to which the program meets the policy requirements approved by the Board of Regents on February 6, 2001. Self-study review will include: Curriculum review Benchmarks for student performance and student assessment Teacher certification and highly-qualified status of instructional staff Work-based learning opportunities Teacher and student schedules Resources, including staff, facilities, and equipment Accessibility for all students Work skills employability profile Professional development plans Projected number of students to be served
Source: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/ctepolicy/guide.html